The Northern Lights are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena, but not so easy to see. It occurs in the polar regions of the globe during the cold season, when solar activity is at its highest. The Northern Lights can be seen in Finland, Norway and other Scandinavian countries, as well as in northern Russia and Alaska.
Instructions
Step 1
Watch the sun, because the northern lights directly depend on how high the solar activity is at the moment. The higher it is, the more likely you will be able to see this natural phenomenon. In order not to miscalculate with the period of travel to the north, watch the indicators of solar activity. This can be done using internet sites such as www.spaceweather.com.
Step 2
Choose a time to travel based on your sun activity. It is best to do this between October and January. Check the weather forecast as well, as it is necessary for the sky to be clear and cloudless these days.
Step 3
Now choose a spot where you will try to see the northern lights. To do this, you need to go to the polar region of some northern country. Breathtaking landscapes await you in Norway, where you can watch the beautiful northern lights several times a year during the polar night. It can also be seen in Iceland and Finland. Finland is one of the best places for this, as the country has very good ecology and clean air. The most favorable time for observing the northern lights in this country is from September to October, as well as from February to March. In the small Finnish settlement of Pohiyan Kruulu, there is even the House of the Northern Lights, where excursions dedicated to this phenomenon are constantly held.
Step 4
If you don't want to go abroad, then watch the northern lights in Russia. In the north of the country, there are places that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of this phenomenon, for example, the Kola Peninsula. Since it is preferable to observe the lights outside the city, where there is no bright light from street lamps, the best places for this are the villages located in the Khibiny. You can also go skiing or snowboarding here.
Step 5
It is better to observe the northern lights outside of large settlements. In a brightly lit and crowded city, of course, you can see what you are looking for, but artificial lighting will very much compete with the natural glow. Therefore, if you want to see this phenomenon clearly distinguishable and bright, then leave the city, where the illumination will not interfere with you.
Step 6
The radiance must be observed at night. It usually appears between about 10 p.m. and midnight, so look at the sky more often at this time.
